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The Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 8

Every episode of The Challenge Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 8!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Challenge Season 8 Episode 1 - Grope The Rope
    6.6/10(72 votes)

    #1 - Grope The Rope

    S8:E1

    Mission: ""Grope The Rope""- To traverse a wire hanging 17 stories above the ground faster than your opponent on a opposing wire. Mission Winner: Road Rules Guy's Inferno Nominees- Real World: Syrus + Ace Road Rules: Timmy + Jeremy Chosen for The Inferno- Real World: Syrus Road Rules: Jeremy Bank Totals- Real World: $0 Road Rules: $10,000 Piggy from Road Rules Australia was actually chosen for the challenge and actually arrived on the Road Rules boat, she later overdosed on medication and was removed from the cast. She was replaced by Christina from Road Rules South Pacific.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 2 - Birdfeeder
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Birdfeeder

    S8:E2

    Mission: ""Birdfeeder""- To transport as many worms as possible in your mouth to a baby bird all while wearing a chicken suit. Mission Winner: Real World Aztec Lifesaver Winners: Real World: Syrus Road Rules: Darrell Final Inferno Contestants- Real World: Ace Road Rules: Jeremy Inferno Mission: ""Bug Helmet""- To last the longest in a glass case helmet filled with different bugs while your head has been lathered with syrup.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 3 - Wreck n' Roll
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Wreck n' Roll

    S8:E3

    Mission: ""Wreck n' Roll""- To smash a mock hotel room up with a guitar and fit as much of the remains into a 8"" diameter hole box.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 4 - Climbing Wall
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Climbing Wall

    S8:E4

    Mission: ""Climbing Wall""- To climb a climbing wall that is hanging 50 feet in the air as fast as you can. Mission Winner: Road Rules Aztec Lifesaver Winners: Real World: CT Road Rules: Timmy Final Inferno Contestants- Real World: Trishelle Road Rules: Holly Inferno Mission: ""The Chili Counter""- To eat as many chili peppers in a one hour sitting. Sent Home- Trishelle from Real World Las Vegas Bank Totals- Real World: $10,000 Road Rules: $30,000

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 5 - Disco Domino Derby
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #5 - Disco Domino Derby

    S8:E5

    Mission: ""Disco Domino Derby""- To set up 110 dominos in a order that they will knock eachother down as fast as possible while wearing roller skates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 6 - Balls Out
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Balls Out

    S8:E6

    Mission: ""Balls Out""- To peddle a stationary bike as fast as possible which blows a ping pong ball up a tube and keep it there while the opposite team throws water at you and the tube to knock the ball out. Mission Winner: Real World Aztec Lifesaver Winners: Real World: CT Road Rules: Veronica Final Inferno Contestants- Real World: Mike Road Rules: Jeremy Inferno Mission: ""Human Candlelabra""- To hold a candle up in each hand straight out to your side the longest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 7 - Ultimate Saturn Road Trip
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    #7 - Ultimate Saturn Road Trip

    S8:E7

    Mission: ""Ultimate Saturn Road Trip""- To traverse a net wall and unhook two bags then climb down, get the key out of the bag and drive a Saturn SUV through a curved course the fastest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 8 - Don't Yank My Chain
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Don't Yank My Chain

    S8:E8

    Mission: ""Don't Yank My Chain"" To hold both arms straight in the air as long as possible to avoid dumping Nacho ingredients on fellow teammates. Mission Winner: Road Rules Aztec Lifesaver Winners- Real World: Mike Road Rules: Veronica Final Inferno Contestants- Real World: Mallory Road Rules: Christena Inferno Mission: ""Noise Pollution""- Each player must stand on a 2 foot platform wearing headphones that will be blasting annoying noise and sounds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 9 - Come Sail Away
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #9 - Come Sail Away

    S8:E9

    Mission: ""Come Sail Away""- To sell as much of a table full of odd merchandise to a large group of people disembarking from a cruise ship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 10 - Bungee Bound
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    #10 - Bungee Bound

    S8:E10

    Mission: ""Bungee Bound""- To bungee jump from 160 feet with you hands hooked together- Unhook your hands, grab the flag on your stomach the fastest. Mission Winner: Road Rules Aztec Lifesaver Winners- Real World: CT Road Rules: Holly Final Inferno Contestants- Real World: CT Road Rules: Shane Inferno Mission: ""Don't Toss Your Cookies""- To eat cookies and whole milk all while riding a spinning disk without puking.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 11 - Twist and Shoot
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Twist and Shoot

    S8:E11

    Mission: ""Twist and Shoot""- To shoot as many targets as possible while standing on a spinning platform 50 feet in the air.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 12 - Balcony Swing
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #12 - Balcony Swing

    S8:E12

    Mission: ""Balcony Swing""- To repell down a building while collecting flags the fastest. Mission Winner: Real World Aztec Lifesaver Winners- Real World: CT Road Rules: Veronica Final Inferno Contestants- Real World: Julie Road Rules: Katie Inferno Mission: ""Scratchathon- To outlast your opponent on a treadmill while covered in itching powder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 13 - Fallen Angels
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Fallen Angels

    S8:E13

    Mission: ""Fallen Angels- To climb a rope and reach a lever which will drop a platform containing a member of the opposite team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 14 - Saturn Valet Ballet
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #14 - Saturn Valet Ballet

    S8:E14

    Mission: ""Saturn Valet Ballet""- To transport 6 cars from point A to point B as fast as possible. Mission Winner: Road Rules Aztec Lifesaver Winners- Real World: David Road Rules: Kendal Final Inferno Contestants- Real World: Leah Road Rules: Kendal Bank Totals- Real World: $40,000 Road Rules: $100,000 Inferno Mission: ""Brick by Brick""- To transport as many bricks back and forth over a plank without falling or dropping a brick in a three hour period. TO BE CONTINUED...

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 15 - Window Washing
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #15 - Window Washing

    S8:E15

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 16 - The Final Burn
    8.7/10(11 votes)

    #16 - The Final Burn

    S8:E16

    Final Inferno Contestants- Real World: David Road Rules: Katie Inferno Mission: ""Smell you later!""- To sit in a coffin as long as possible while it's full of the items that have bad odor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 17 - Handsome Reward
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    #17 - Handsome Reward

    S8:E17

    Mission: ""7 Deadly Sins""- An obstacle course featuring seven different sections. Mission Winner: Road Rules Handsome Reward: Brand new Saturns for each teammate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 18 - Montezuma's Revenge: Inside The Inferno
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #18 - Montezuma's Revenge: Inside The Inferno

    S8:E18

    Reunion Special featuring the remaining teammates in the Final Inferno.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 19 - Battle Scars: From the Gauntlet to the Inferno
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    #19 - Battle Scars: From the Gauntlet to the Inferno

    S8:E19

    Competitors from 'The Gauntlet' return to clear the air on last season's biggest conflicts and controversies that are likely to carry over into the next season, 'The Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno.'

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 20 - Casualties of The Inferno: Smoldering to the Final Challenge
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Casualties of The Inferno: Smoldering to the Final Challenge

    S8:E20

    MTV VJ Damien Fahey recaps this season of the 'Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno' going into the final Inferno of the season.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Grope The Rope" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge" season 8. It scored 6.6/10 based on 72 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/2/2004. This episode is rated 1.4 points higher than the second-best, "Birdfeeder".